Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven.
At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant®, where we seek to understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspiration of people on the autism spectrum.
- Multiple casual roles available, from Monday to Friday, between 8:45am-3:15pm.
- Rates from $40.26 p/hour (includes casual loading) + superannuation
- Join our enthusiastic team create a positive environment enabling you to provide quality, direct support to our participants on the autism spectrum.
Our people-centred, strength-based approach is at the heart of supporting people on the autism spectrum to live their best lives.
Want to make a difference, supporting individuals with their goals through their strengths and interests? Our quality team of Aspect Support Workers work together with Autistic adults in a community environment, allowing participants to engage in activities that support and enhance independent living skills, social understanding and health and wellbeing.
Our enthusiastic team create a positive environment and provide quality, supports to our Autistic participants, while developing your own knowledge and skills in a group setting.
What you bring:
- Certificate IV in Disability Services, Community Service or Individual Support - completed or working towards (highly regarded)
- Experience working in a day program, supported accommodation services or a hospital setting (required)
- Experience working with adults with complex behaviours and support needs
- Engaged and willing to learn; skilled at building rapport
- Motivated, resilient and enthusiastic
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Driver’s licence (desirable)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance for paid employment (or willingness to obtain)
- Current Working with Children Check for paid employment in the state where you will be employed (or willingness to obtain)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module, ‘Quality, Safety and You.' If you have not already completed this free module, click here to access it.
- You may also be required to provide an international police clearance
Click here to view position profile.
What we offer:
- Rates from $40.26 per hour (includes casual loading) + superannuation, depending on qualifications (SCHADS Level 2)
- Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
- Training and personal development opportunities
- Career pathways
- Access to a wide range of discounts through Perkbox on everyday purchases
- Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program
To apply
Please click on the "I'm interested button". Please attach your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire; cover letter is optional. Please note, we are not able to accept CVs directly. To submit a CV, please click on the ‘I’m interested’ button.
Enquiries should be directed to:
Christine Edwards, Regional Coordinator, [email protected]
Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes, and are happy to individualise these.
Learn more about us: www.autismspectrum.org.au
